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Schools in Barrington · Barrington School District

Barrington’s public schools outscore 97% of Rhode Island districts

69% of students in Barrington’s public schools are proficient in reading, above the Rhode Island average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Barrington, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Rhode Island, not nationally.

#2of 38 Rhode Island townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Rhode Island state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
69%
▲ 36 pts vs RI 33%
2021–22
Math proficiency
63%
▲ 36 pts vs RI 27%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 12 pts vs RI 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$19.5K
▼ 18% vs RI $23.9K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.2
RI 13.0
Schools in town
10
3,267 students on the public path
In brief

Barrington’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 19 Rhode Island towns with household incomes within a quarter of Barrington’s, its schools beat 89%, lower than their 97% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 69% and math 63% in spring 2022, against 33% and 27% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $19,531 per student, against $23,945 across Rhode Island (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Barrington Middle School, then Barrington High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Luke's School (private), Barrington Christian Academy (private), Red Brick Nursery School (private) and Montessori Centre of Barrington (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Barrington’s grade

A+ Test scoresA− Graduation

A+: better than 97% of Rhode Island school districts, #2 of 38 Rhode Island towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Rhode Island average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Rhode Island school districts we grade (60)Better than 97%
Lower resultsHigher results
Rhode Island towns with similar household incomes (19)Better than 89%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,798 test results and a graduating class of 285 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Barrington’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,801 in math, 1,794 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Barrington, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–33 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA to A+
6–8Barrington Middle SchoolBarrington School DistrictA
9–12Barrington High SchoolBarrington School DistrictA+

Barrington’s public schools are run by Barrington School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Barrington School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 3,267 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 13.2 per teacher (RI 13.0)
$19,531RI $23,945 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading69%
State average 33.1% · 1794 students tested
Math63%
State average 26.6% · 1801 students tested

Barrington vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Rhode Island towns that share Barrington’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
BarringtonA+Barrington
WarrenB+Bristol-Warren Regional
WarwickC+Warwick
East ProvidenceC+East Providence
BristolB+Bristol-Warren Regional
PortsmouthAPortsmouth

Every school in Barrington

10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Rhode Island’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Barringtonby address
Primrose Hill School
Elementary · Grades PK–3
A
329 students13:1Rate it →
Nayatt School
Elementary · Grades K–3
A+
356 students14:1Rate it →
Sowams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–3
A+
250 students13:1Rate it →
Hampden Meadows School
Elementary · Grades 4–5
A
471 students16:1Rate it →
Barrington Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A
763 students12:1Rate it →
Barrington High School
High · Grades 9–12
A+
1,098 students13:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Luke's School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
159 students8:1Rate it →
Barrington Christian Academy
Grades K–12
Private · Religious
158 students8:1Rate it →
Red Brick Nursery School
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
64 students32:1Rate it →
Montessori Centre of Barrington
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
36 studentsRate it →

Questions about Barrington’s schools

Are Barrington’s schools good?

By Rhode Island’s own tests, yes: the public schools Barrington children attend outscore 97% of Rhode Island’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #2 of 38 Rhode Island towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 89%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Barrington in?

Barrington School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,267 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Barrington kids go to high school?

Barrington High School, with 1,098 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Barrington’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Barrington School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Rhode Island.

How much does Barrington spend per student?

$19,531 in Barrington School District (FY2024), against $23,945 across Rhode Island. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Barrington?

Yes: St. Luke's School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 159 students), Barrington Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 158 students), Red Brick Nursery School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 64 students) and Montessori Centre of Barrington (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 36 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Rhode Island. Stars are from neighbors.